Cassie The Venomous' Blog

The world has ended, a select few have survived, and there’s a power struggle to take dominance of our desolate landscape. To what would our raygun-slinger protagonists listen as they fight to survive? Read my full story for ACRN.com XoXo c. Illustration by: Matt Anderson

At the end of every year, we "Rock Lobsters" at Ohio University's All Campus Radio Network (ACRN.com) hold a small cookout at which we distribute awards to characters within our group. Awards include: "biggest scum," "Lobster of the year," "Best DJ Name" and "Biggest Lush." With the addition of the Editorial Department this school year, a new award was created for "Story of the Year," and I -- somehow, with all the amazing content that gets posted on the site -- managed to snag the title! Check out the story that was deemed worthy of my gold record prize: "They Call Us Crazy: An Ode to Fans" Preview: To everyone who has found a home in, has been inspired by or has felt a part something through it, music is more than just notes: it’s worthy of being a lifestyle. XoXo c. PS: Also, I have moved my way up within the Editorial Department. I am now Cassie, ACRN.Com Blogs Editor!

Somewhere along music’s evolutionary path, punk found its way into the hands of a mad chemist who replaced its piss and vinegar with teardrops. There born was the Frankenstein that is emo. What have we done to him along the way? Check out my full article on ACRN.com XoXo c. Illustration By: Matt Anderson